Man dies after being struck by car fleeing from Orlando police, troopers say
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a man dead in Orange County on Wednesday night.
The collision happened as Orlando police were pursuing a car that was attempting to flee from an officer, troopers said.
The suspect, identified as Dornell Bargnare, was taken into custody.
What we know:
Shortly after 7 p.m., a 56-year-old Orlando man was hit by a car while walking near Rio Grande Avenue and Indiana Street.
Troopers said the man was struck by a car that was fleeing from an unmarked Orlando Police Department (OPD) Ford F-150.
The car was reportedly traveling with no headlights or taillights on.
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Bargnare made a sharp turn onto Indiana Street where he lost control, ran off the road and struck a man, before crashing into a utility pole, troopers said.
The OPD pickup truck also made a left turn onto Indiana Street and traveled onto the south curbed shoulder, causing the front tire of the patrol vehicle to collide with the man, according to FHP.
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital where he died.
Booking photo of Dornell Bargnare (Credit: Orange County jail)
Dornell Bargnare was identified as the driver of the car. The 30-year-old Orlando man ran off after the crash, but was later captured by police.
He was booked into the Orange County jail on charges of resisting without violence and burglary.
Both FHP and OPD said Bargnare could face additional charges following the results of the crash investigation.
What we don't know:
Further details about what led to the police pursuit were not immediately released.
What they're saying:
FOX 35 News obtained the following statement from OPD regarding the incident:
"In light of the ongoing investigation, the Orlando Police Department has confirmed that once the traffic investigation is completed, OPD will conduct an internal investigation to determine if any policy violations occurred in connection with the incident. At this time, no further details can be released due to the active status of the investigation."
The OPD has identified the officer involved in the investigation as Christopher Moulton, who has worked with the department since 2018.
Officials said Moulton is currently on paid administrative leave.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol and the Orlando Police Department.